6 Nights | 7 Days Best of Bhutan tour

Day 1: Arrive Paro by Druk Air and Transfer to Thimpu (55 Km approx)

Afternoon, visits Tachogang Lhakhang, Changangkhalakhang and TashichhoDzong

Tachogang Lhakang:
Tachogang Lhakhang is located in Paro district, on the way to Thimphu.
It was founded by Thankthong Gyelpo after he experienced a vision of Guru Rimpochhe, Amitaba and Avalokiteshvara near site.

Changangkhalakhang:
This popular temple, perched like a fortress on a ridge above central Thimphu, hums with pilgrim activity.
It was established in the 12th century on a site chosen by Lama PhajoDrukgomShigpo, who came from Ralung in Tibet.

TashichhoDzong:
The Tashichho Dzong is a Buddhist monastery cum fortress at the northern edge of Thimpu the capital city of Bhutan.
The Dzong was built on the western bank of the river Wang Chu, and has historically served at the seat of the DrukDesi or the Dharma Raja of Bhutan’s government.
Overnight at Hotel in Thimpu

Day 2: Thimpu

After breakfast, visit KuenselPhodrang, National memorial Chorten, Motithang Takin preserve, SemotkhaDzong and Zilukha Nunnary

Kuensel Phodrang:
The Kuensel Phodrang or the Buddha point isthe world’s largest sitting Buddha statue, the statue is 167 feet high.
The statue is situated on top of a hill overlooking the city of Timphu, it can be accessed by road and is about 15 minutes away from the city’s center.

National Memorial Chorten:
The National Memorial was built by Bhutan's third king, H.M. JigmeDorjiWangchuck." He wanted to built a monument carrying the message of world peace and prosperity.

Motithang Takin Preserve:
The Motithang Takin Preserve also known as the Thimphu Zoo by many is a small natural preserve for the Takin Bhutan’s national animal.

SemtokhaDzong:
SimtokhaDzong also known as SangakZabdhonPhodrang (Bhutanese language meaning: "Palace of the Profound Meaning of Secret Mantras") is a small dzong. It was built in 1629

ZilukhaNunnary:
ThangthongDewachen Nunnery is a Buddhist monastery in the small Himalayan country of Bhutan. The nunnery is located in Zilukha
Overnight at Hotel in Thimpu

Day 3: Thimpu - Punakha (71 Km, estimated 2,5 hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Punakha through Dochula pass 3140m.
Visit Punakha Dzong. we will drive towards Punakha via Dochula Pass. We will stop over for tea at Dochula (3,100 m), where on a sunny day, you can get stunning views of the Himalayan ranges.

Punakha Dzong:
The Punakha Dzong or the Pungtang Dechen Phortang Dzong is located at the confluence of the Mo Chhu and the Po Chhu River, combine to form the Puna Tsang Chu which in turn is a tributary of the mighty Brahmaputra River
Overnight at Hotel in Punakha.

Day 4: Punakha

After an early breakfast, visit Chimmi Lhakang, Khamsum yulley Namgyal Chorten, Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery.

Chimmi Lhakhang:
The Chimi Lhakang or the Chimel Lhakang is a Bhuddhist monastery located in the Punakha District of Bhutan.
The monastery stands on a small hill close to the village of Lobesa and was constructed in 1499 by Ngawang Choegyel, the 14thDrukpaheirarch.

Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten:
A beautiful hike takes one to the regal Khamsum Yuelley Namgel Chorten, which was built to remove negative forces and promote peace, stability and harmony in the changing world

Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery:
Perched on a ridge amid pine trees and overlooking valleys of Punakha and Wangduephodrang, gleams the magnificent structures of Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang(Temple).
Overnight at Hotel in Punakha

Day 5: Punakha - Paro

After breakfast drive Paro, Visit RimpungDzong and JangtsaDumgtsegLhakhang

RimpungDzong:
The Paro Dzhong is probably Bhutan's best known and most iconic Dzhong.
This is probably the first building you will notice when you land at Paro International Airportand will probably be your first memory of Bhutan.

JangtsaDumgtsegLhakhang:
is a Buddhist temple in western Bhutan. The temple is notable as it is in the form of a chorten, very rare in Bhutan.
Overnight at Hotel in Paro

Day 6: Paro

After breakfast, Hike to Tiger Nest. Later visit kyichu Lhakkhang

Taktsang Monastery:
which is also known as Tiger Nest or Taktshang or the Tigers lair as the monastery is called, it is widely regarded is one of the most important monuments of spiritual significance in Bhutan.

KyichuLhakhang:
The Jowo Temple of Kyichu is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan.
The temple was built by the Tibetan King SongstenGampo in the 7th Century AD.
The KyichuLhakhang was one of the 108 temples constructed by him to subdue a demon that was terrorizing the people.
Overnight at Hotel in Paro

Day 7: Paro Departure

Transfer to airport in time for the outbound flight